Oleander
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Species: oleander
Plant Height: 60-96 in.
Spread: 96-120 in.
Evergreen: Yes
Plant Form: Upright
Summer Foliage Color: Green
Minimum Sunlight: Full Sun
Maximum Sunlight: Full Sun
Oleanders are subtropical favorites. They bloom heavily in May, and then they'll repeat to lesser degrees through the summer.
Oleanders are an excellent small – large flowering shrub for use in commercial and residential landscapes. Most oleanders do not require regular fertilization. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration; Insects Disease.
This evergreen shrub can reach heights of up to 20’ but are most often pruned to a smaller size. Oleanders due best in full sun but will tolerate partial shade. Oleanders are very drought tolerant and many survive without benefit of supplemental irrigation. To achieve “optimum” growth it is necessary to apply water during the hottest/driest months of the year. Oleanders are extremely tolerant of a broad range of soil types, from heavy clay to well-drained sand.